Dr. Seuss Trivia

Where was Dr. Seuss Born?

• Springfield, Massachusetts

• Atlanta, Georgia

• New York City

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On who did Dr. Seuss base the Grinch character?

• His Dad

• Himself

• His neighbor

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Was Dr. Seuss a doctor?

• Yes, he was a dentist

• No, he added Dr. to his name in college to make him seem more credible.

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How many different words are used in Green Eggs and Ham?

• 50

• 100

• 150

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How many times was Dr. Seuss's first book rejected before it was finally published?

• 2

• 13

• 27

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Where did Dr. Seuss go to write for 8 hours a day?

• his home office

• an old observation tower he bought

• the library

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What was Dr. Seuss's real name?

• Theodor Seuss Geisel

• Theodor LeSieg Seuss

• Richard Seuss Geisel

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Which book is the first published record of the word Nerd?

• The Star Belly Sneetches

• The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins

• If I Ran the Zoo

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What other name did Dr. Seuss use to write books?

• Theo LeSieg

• P.D. Eastman

• Helen Palmer

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What is the title of Dr. Seuss's first book?

• The Cat in the Hat

• Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose

• And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street

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